My Girlfriend and Childhood Friend's Love Triangle Showdown

The previous chapter will probably be released tomorrow during the day. Sigh~

I'll post an extra chapter tomorrow.

After taking the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power rose at an astonishing rate.

It had only been three or four months since she escaped from the Star Luo Empire, first arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire, and joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

When Zhu Zhuqing first arrived in Heaven Dou, her Soul Power had already reached level 21. Over this period, it had risen another level to 22, and level 23 was not far off.

After consuming the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, her Soul Power directly reached level 32. An immense medicinal potency also remained within her body, continuously nourishing both her body and soul.

Ling Qianyue had once used Illusion Breaking Eyes to examine Zhu Zhuqing's condition. Within her brow, he could vaguely see a layer of pale red radiance protecting the region of her sea of consciousness.

They still had roughly one or two months before they turned ten.

And Ling Qianyue was already a level 33 Soul Elder. With the Ice Fire Golden Body Refinement and star power enhancing him, his Soul Power cultivation would only grow faster from then on.

After the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's complete transformation of her body, Zhu Zhuqing's talent had long since surpassed her original level-seven Innate Soul Power.

Her cultivation speed was probably much faster than that of some with Innate Full Soul Power.

Tang San and Xiao Wu had gained nineteen levels in six years. Excluding the two levels gained from absorbing Soul Rings, they had averaged fewer than three levels per year.

If one of them had been held back because crafting Tang Sect Hidden Weapons, cultivating other techniques, and Xiao Wu took up too much time, while the other had encountered Tang San immediately upon entering the human world, forgotten her own hatred, and focused entirely on playing rather than cultivation...

Then there was Hu Liena, who only had level-nine Innate Soul Power. At twenty years old, she was merely a level 51 Soul King, averaging around three levels of cultivation per year as well.

The disparity in a Soul Master's innate Soul Power level would not become apparent before the Soul King realm. In other words, before becoming a Soul King, the number of Soul Power levels a Soul Master gained each year would not suddenly decline as their cultivation rose.

Therefore, the two of their current Soul Power Levels had undoubtedly caused a small storm in the Soul Master World.

If the matter of Whale Rubber had merely stirred up a small ripple among the two great empires and Spirit Hall, then Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyue's current Soul Power Levels were like a massive boulder dropped into a tranquil lake.

Whale Rubber had originally been something used by the great noble families, beyond the reach of most ordinary people.

Ling Qianyue had long since used Zhu Zhuyun to communicate with Star Luo. Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall were both represented through Qian Renxue. After telling Qian Renxue of Whale Rubber's effects, the three major powers had begun collecting Whale Rubber across the continent almost simultaneously, so the balance had not been broken.

But Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan's Martial Soul Evolution, along with Ling Qianyue and Zhu Zhuqing's sudden rise in Soul Power Levels within a short period, had completely shattered the Soul Master World's calm.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo stepped forward to clarify things, attributing everything to a fortuitous encounter he had obtained by chance. After distributing those heavenly treasures to his disciple, granddaughter, and granddaughter-in-law, they had already been exhausted.

Since Dugu Bo was a guest adviser to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, they did not overly doubt his explanation. Even if they did, they would not do anything about it.

After all, publicly speaking, the imperial family only had this one Titled Douluo they could claim any connection to, and even that connection was only partial. They even helped issue a statement.

Although the Star Luo Empire and the other powers were tempted, they could only sigh at the heavens. After sending Soul Douluo-level or stronger experts from their families to make contact and probe him, they gave up.

Spirit Hall's reaction was the smallest instead. They did not ask Dugu Bo anything, nor did they even send anyone to his door.

This somewhat surprised Dugu Bo, whose doorstep had been worn down by the major powers over the past two days.

As juniors, Ling Qianyue and Zhu Zhuqing were merely beneficiaries like Dugu Yan, so naturally they were not overly disturbed by the major powers. Still, for a time, they were in the spotlight.

Several months after their Soul Power Levels rose, Ling Qianyue received a secret letter from Zhu Zhuyun.

"The newly established force is on track. Father's stance has softened somewhat, and he is currently using Dai Weisi to test the Star Luo Imperial Family's attitude.

"The opportunity you received has indeed caused quite a stir, and the Star Luo Imperial Family's attitude toward you is rather subtle.

"As I said before, do everything you can to improve yourselves, and protect Zhu Qing well. —Your Sister.

"Also, you'd better hold yourself back, damn it!!!"

"Pfft—"

Ling Qianyue burst out laughing. The last few words had clearly been added after she finished the letter, every stroke brimming with gritted-teeth fury.

Smiling, he shook his head and burned the secret letter to ashes.

He knew Zhu Zhuyun's personality better than anyone. She seemed cold and decisive, but she was fiercely protective of her family—especially Zhu Zhuqing. She was unquestionably obsessed with her little sister.

Still, the signature, "Your Sister," caught Ling Qianyue somewhat off guard. When they last met before he left Star Luo, he remembered her calling him "brat."

He left his room and entered the living room.

"Qianyao, I'm ready."

Zhu Zhuqing wore a fitted combat outfit, looking valiant and dashing.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red was no less effective than the Narcissus Jade Bone at nourishing one's body and appearance. Perhaps thanks to her exceptional bloodline, her body had developed further during this time. Though she had not grown taller, her entire bearing had risen to another level.

Her tight clothes perfectly outlined her curvaceous yet slender figure. Her fair, smooth skin was dewy and soft, her face stunningly beautiful, her gaze cool and clear, and a trace of pride showed between her brows.

Only when Ling Qianyue entered the living room did those cool eyes soften, like Ice and Snow melting in spring, revealing undisguised tenderness.

She slightly raised the corners of her lips and, with practiced ease, hooked her arm through Ling Qianyue's.

The two walked side by side toward the Soul Fighting Arena in Heaven Dou City.

Zhu Zhuqing's third Soul Ring came from a four-thousand-year-old Star Shadow Spirit Cat.

Its Soul Skill was called Star Constellation Shadow Kill.

When activated, Zhu Zhuqing could split into three starlight phantoms identical to her true body. The phantoms possessed 60% of her original attack power and speed, lasting for twenty seconds. They could act independently or be controlled by her, confusing the enemy's judgment while also being able to unleash Soul Skills.

The phantoms possessed the Netherworld Star Cat Martial Soul's unique Star Erosion effect. As they inflicted wounds on the enemy, they could weaken the opponent's defenses.

When the Soul Skill ended, Zhu Zhuqing could choose to retrieve the three phantoms and recover a small amount of Soul Power, or directly detonate them to deal damage.

While the Soul Skill was active, Zhu Zhuqing's true body would be surrounded by starlight, granting immunity to 10% of dark and Poison Attribute damage.

In Ling Qianyue's view, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Skill was undoubtedly exquisite and powerful. It inherited the traits of an Agility Attack System Soul Master while also offering both single-target burst damage and group disruption.

"Hey! Over here, over here!"

A gentle voice rang out beside them.

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and walked with Ling Qianyue toward the source of the voice.

"Little Sister Zhu Qing, you're a little late today?" Qian Renxue stood on Ling Qianyue's other side and tilted her head toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"Sister Yun is the one who always gets here so early."

Chapter 44 is under review. Please wait a little longer, sorry.